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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
France and Germanv

French military credit is in the ascension
In Europe. The reason is Ia grande natin,
has proved herself in possession OF soma =,
those brilliant soldierly qualities that ara
historically hers since the beginning Of the
century. - ''''
Since the recent successful mobilization :,
a whole army corps in northwestern Franco
Fapgulne Parisians, and in less degree tbe
c''zens OF the provinces are filled with hone
ior the future of the country.
Inc Frenchmsn is nothing without mill.
'aiy glory "GIoire" is his most ardent
aspiration And this little recent gimme,
OF sunshine is quickly reflected and magni
hed upon the apt mirror of his mercuy,,l
temperament completely blotting out the
SAD memories of Graveloth and Sedan.
Even her arch-cnemY, Germany, comedies
tne success of the maneuvre referred to.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Tie Times Hit at Royard

The Now York Times descanting nm tno
newest phase of the fisheries muddle be.
tween the United States and Canada ask,
whether Americans, through the strained
rrliccuce Of Secretary Bayard are first n
Team the action of their own poyernmen,
through speeches in the English House n
Commons.
Inc Journal referred to says: at appears
mat nothing is known in the departments
at Washington by the officers who paturallv
would know as to the stipulation ia release
'he sealing vessels seized by tho Rush re-
lerred to by Sir James FERGUSON in the
House of Commons on Friday evening. IF
any such stipulation has been made. IL is
clear that the Parliamentary Secretary was
in error in stating that orders had been is.
sued BY our Government in accordance with
It, AS to the existence of the stipulation
ITSELF that must be known by Mr.. Bayard.
who is not in Washington, and no anpounca-
ment OF it has been authorized by the State
Department Either Sr James Ferguson
is the victim of some misunderstanding or
else our State Department is carrying reti-
cenes little too far. It is hardly worth
while for it to leave the American people to
learn the action of its own Government
through speeches in the British House oJ
Commons.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Volunteer or Thistle

Tue scotsman naturally is too reticent-
we hardly credit the braggart stories cred.
,,en 20 Captain Barr of the Thistle, by the
new York World The "cauny Scot is
seldom found talking in that manner q,
Dragging of what he does. lie ..does" frs,
ana then does not brag at all. The real
TACT is that our Wilmington boat, the Vol.
nhteer, has rival well worth her mettle in
'he Cairdonian boat. Betting is even as to
results, and if anything in favor of the yisi.
'or' However, the result is, as the betting
men say, quite lottery, No man can saw
VINO will be the winner. The fight is an
even chance to either boat. Thi tie or Vol.
enteer-'hat is il the latter beats Mayflower
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

Everyone who has once used DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup invariably resorts to it again
for colds, etc.
"When vice prevails and impious men bear
sway"
Wh'n cuts, sprains, bruises torment all
the day;
Then ease from paIn-from care and hurt is
sent
By great Salvation Oil, the standard lini-
ment.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Up the Switcbback.


Singing through the forests,
Rattling over ridges,
Shooting under arches,
Rumblihg over bridges;
Whizzing through the mountains,
Buzzing o'er the vale,-
Bless me how very pleasant,
Humming down the rail p
The one excursion of all others which our
people never tire of is the Mauch Chunk
Excursion. There is that indescribable
grandeur of scenery that faseinates but
never satiates. There is always longing to
see it again and again.
Countless myriads of different tinted fol-
iage greet the gaze at every turn and all eff
forts at description pale into insignificance
when contrasted with the immensity of the
Switchback associations.
Artists of world wdo fame have cndeayor-
ed to put on canvas the glories of the
scenery,wild aud weird around about Mauch
Chunk, but have signally failed. Poets have
attempted to put in verse the awfully grand
magniiicence of this locality, but in vain
There is sublimty, there is an iudescribable
grandeur overhanging Mauch Cuunk which
neither the pen nor brush can adequately de-
pict. 1t must be seen to be even measurably
appreciated.
How wondrous! how exquisitely beautiful
were the universal exclamations of those
who accompanied the October excursion of las
year as they assembled Mt. Pisgah's heights
or with eagle swiftness swept the rugged
curves leading to Mt. Jeferson's plane.
In selecting the date for this Excursion it
was considered all important to give the ex-
oursonists the advantage of the Autumnal
tints, and it is well-known fact that "Up
the Switchback is never as inviting as in the
middle of October.
Seven full hours for the excursionsts to
go ''up the Switchback;" to see the Burning
Mountain; to ambulate through the ice
hanging cave; to inspect the Wonderful
Church and to climb Glen Onoko's Misty
Heights.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

CHERlFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
- Of Levari Faclas to me directed Will be exposed
to public sale at the Court House, on Market
street, between Tenth and Eleventh Streets in the
city OF Wilmington, New Caetle county, Del,
ON SATURDAY,
THE nth DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1857
At2 o'clock, p. n.,
The following described real estate, viz:
All that certain lot of land situate In the city of
wit: ~ -
Beginning at the intersection of the northery
side Of Dock tnow Chestnut)street with the weser.
y sue OF Adams street, thence westerly along said
sue OF Chestnut street 10 feet to n stake thence
nortnerly and parallel with Adams street SO feet to
the southerly side Of an alley leading from Adams
TO jackson street, thence along the same easterly
and parallel to Chestnut street l6 feet to the said
side OF Adams street and thence thereby southerly
~ feet to the place of beginning, be the contests
II, page 3SS &c.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of
Charles u: Hall and Mary L. Hall, his wife and e.
t., and to be sold by
GILES JAMESON, Sheriff.
sherifs Office, Wilmington, Sept. |, 1887.
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The steamer Brandywiue leaves the Fourth
street wharf at a. m. on next Sunday, and
will connect with the Philadelphia and At,
lantic City railroad at Kaighn's Point for
Atlantic City. Persons taking this trip
have six hours to spend on the beach, and
will reach home by 0 p. n.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
JONES TO BE TAKEN IN HAND.
He Will Be Compelled to Choose
Home or Go to an Asylum.

He Will Be Compelled to Choose a
Home or Go to an Asylum.
DETROIT, MICH, Nov. 26,-It is stated in
an evening paper tonight that Washington
friends of ex-senator Jones have decided to
adopt energetic measures in his behalf, and
that fund has been pledged by leading
Democrats of the country centering in
Washington to care for the ex-senator the
remainder of his life-either in home
of his choice or in the asylum at
Pontiac, or the one at Washington.
1t is also stated that on Monday warrant
will be issued by Probate Judge, sworn
out by the Senator's son and backed by the
afiidavits of three leading physicians, citing
Mr. Jones to appear before the court. II he
acquiesces in the examination severe meas
ures will be avoided, but If he persists in
his stubborness he will be committed to an
asylum. John Jones, the ex-Senator's elder
son, cannot be found tonight to verify or
deny the above. The younger son refuses
to talk. No duplicating for a warrant has
yet been made by any one, and by whose
authority the statements are made is un-
known
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
JACQUES WIssLER DEAD.
He Engraved the Plates and Bonds of
the Confederacy.

UQ0 OOul6OerACy.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. 26-Jacques
Wissler, who engraved nearly all the plates
from which the money and bonds of the
Confederate States of America were printed,
died last night at his home in Camden, n.
J. aged S4 years. Until few years ago, when
age began to affect the accuracy of his hand,
he was one of the most s1illful
photographers in this country Besides
his skill in that profession, he was an artist
of no mean ability, and his portrait work
in crayon and oil was in much demand
almost up to his death. Mr. Wissler was
born in Strasburg in 1903. He was edu-
Gated in Paris and spoke five languages with
more than average huency.
SENT SOUTH.
He came to this country in 1S49 and was
employed by well-known lithographing
firm. He remained with them until just
before the breaking out of the war, when
he was engaged at a much increased salary
by a New York firm of photographers.
They at once dispatched him to Richmond,
telling him that he would there
be instructed as to his work.
Within a few days after his arrival Fort
Sumter was fired on, and he found himself
in the whirlpool of the civil conflict. Mr..
Wissler was informed that he was assigned
to the work of creating the paper money
and bonds of the new Confederacy, and
although his sympathies were with the
North, he found himself virtually prisoner
at Richmond.
MADE IT HIS HOME.
He made the best of the situation, went
faithfully to work, and sent for his wife
and family. They were outspoken in their
loyalty to the Union cause, but on account
of Mr.. Wissler's position were not dis
turbed during the four years of the bloody
strife. Mr.. Wissler acquired a snug
furtune while making money for the Con-
federacy but they grew suspicious of him
ted his estate. After the cessation of hos
tilities, he purchased farm near Macon,
Miss, and resided there for several years,
finally coming to Camden.
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betlcally arranged, and in consequence con-
siderable time was taken up hunting for the
name OF voter when he stepped up to the
polls.
CHALLENGING ABANDONED
Early in the morning the Prohibitionists
commenced challenging the colored voters.
This caused delay to both sides and was
abandoned. Both sides commenced the
day feeling hopeful, but toward the after
noon it was evident that the Ants were
much stronger than the Prohibitionists
Anti vote was polled from 2 o'clock this
afternoon until the polls closed None of
the wards polled their full vote, as many
were compelled 10 drop out of the line after
being in it an hour or two, and at several
of the precincts the polls closed with large
numbers of the Antis crowding toward the
ballot box.
THE FIRST NEWS.
About o'clock in the afternoon reports
came in from the country precincts giving
over 300 majority for the wet ticket. The
fact that two years ago the country pre-
clncts gave 500 majority for prohibition
caused the news to be received with much
enthusiasm. Tonight large professions,
headed by brass bands, are marching
through the streets and much enthusiasm
prevails.
The official returns give the Anti Prohibi-
tlonistS majority in the city of S17, and in
the county of 305 majority, total of l 1872
They have n majority in every ward and
every county precint except one. Late to-
night the city is becoming quiet and the ex-
element is centered at the Kimball House,
where Anti orators are addressing a great
crowd.
The total vote to-day was $500. There
are sixteen precincts in the county, of
which six are in the city. Most intense ex-
citement prevails tonight, and the Ants are
jubilant. The Prohibitionists concede the
victory, and accept the result in good
humor; The best of feeling was manifested
throughout the day.
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LEAF ToBACoo's SHORTAGE.
A Review of the situation by Louis
vile Paper.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 26 The Courier
Journal this morning publishes compre-
hensive and valuable review of the leaf to-
bacco situation, showing the facts .of the
yield and supply against averages of con-
sumption. When it is considered that Ken
tueky produces 81 per cent. of the total leaf
tobacco crop of the United States, and Ken
lucky, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio and
Missouri produces 73 per cent. of the total
crop of the United States, it will be seen
that the summary is of general interest.
SOME OF THE MAIN POINTS.
The following are tho main points of the
article: The Western leaf crop foots up
5000, 600 pounds, 62.6 per cent. of recent
averages, and the Eastern leaf crop a, ,0O0,-
600 pounds, or 80 per cent. decrease. The
Eastern and Western leaf crops and all the
market stocks of the United States make
up 360,000,000 pounds, against 59l 900, 900
pounds a year ago, and $4,000, 900 two
years ago.
FAR BELOW THE AVERAGE.
The supply from new crops and market
stocks falls 81 ,000, 900 pounds below the late
average, taken for domestic and foreign
consumption, while in 1886 there was a
surplus of 23,000,000 pounds, and in 1885
surplus of $4,000, 900 pounds. The Western
hurley crops 37,000,000 pounds, and the
dark and heavy SO 100000. In conclusion,
the review states: ''In this historical year
of the tobacco trade Louisville has much
more than maintained her former pre-emin-
ence as the principal tobacco market of the
United States, and indeed of the world.
The business done here in1SS7 materially
surpasses in magnitude that of other years,
including that of the jubilee year 1888"
DANvILLE's PREMIUM TOBACCO.
DANvILLE, VA, Nov. 26-The Danville
Tobacco Fair closed to-day with the sale of
premium and exhibition tobacco. No such
excited sale was ever seen here. The first
premium brought the owner $500. The
second premium went to q colored man,
and sold for S. pound, netting
him with the premium $4z5. The total
sales of premium tobacco amounted to 1,173
pounds and brought 81, ,740. The total sales
of exhibition tobacco were 23, 767 pounds
and brought $9,5S5. Danville will hold
grand tobacco exposition next year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
A PANIC IN A THEATRE.
A Boy Gives False Alarm of Fire at
Matinee at Macon.

Matinee at Macon.
MACON, GA, Nov. GA panic occurred
in the Masonic Theatre at 5 o'clock this
afternoon during the m ltinee performance
of "Royal Marinettes. The hall was jam
med with people, mostly ladies and chill
dren, many of the latter being mere in
fants accompanied by their nurses. When
midway in the performance a boy in the
Lack part of the hall gave an alarm
of fire. Instantly there was
a mad break for the door and windows
The former opened on the inside, making
eyit in that direction almost impossible. 1t
was with the greatest difficulty that the
people could be restrained from jumping
from the windows, which were several feet
above the pavement The fire department
was on the scene promptly. The hook and
ladder company threw up ladders and
took number of people out of the build
ing. An immense crowd assembled in the
street, blockadin2 it, The shrieking cries
of mothers, whose children were inside
mingled with the piteous walls of those in
side. 1t was with difficulty that the police
caused the crowd to clear the street in front
of the stairs leading up to the hall that the
people might escape. 1t was soon discov-
cred that the alarm was false one, but the
people recovered their senses slowly. After
some time the hall was cleared, when it was
found that not one of the large crowd had
been injured. The boy who gave the alarm
could not be apprehended
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
GREvY HATES TO GO.
No Doubt But That He win Have t,
do so, However.

No Doubt But That He VIII Have to
do so, However.
PARIS, Nov. 26.-President Grevy's mes
sage Of resignation will be read before the
Rouvier Cabinet tonight.
Gen. Saussier has definitely declined TO
become candidate for the Presidency, and
NJ Ferry will probably be elected.
The commanders of the various army
corps have been ordered to return to their
posts Immediately. This order is aimed at
Gen. Boulanger, who Is now in Paris.
GREvY STILL HANGING FIRE
It is not certain that NJ Grevy will an
nounce his resignation Monday. In an in
terview with a deputy to day tne President
said: II am master OF my day and hour. /
must yet see what have to do and say.n
The Presidents of the Groups of the Left,
in their conference on the proposed plenary
meeting TO appoint a candidate for the
Presidency, failed TO agree.
1t Is reported that Count de Paris and his
secretary have arrived here, bringing with
them manifesto to be published on the eve
of the Presidential election.
MarshaL MacMahon is seriously H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
EvICTIONs PROHIBITED.
The Striking Miners Will Still Occupy
the Company's Houses.

The Striking Miners VIII Still occupy
the Company's Houses.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, Nov. 26.-The evic-
tion cases of the Stout Coal Company, of
Milnersville, against the striking miners,
was decided in favor of the miners to-day
Judge Woodward granted rule to strike
off the judgments entered by the company
for dispossessihg the striking tenants. The
men will, under these rulings. hold posses
sion of their houses during the remaining
time of the strike, and can not be evicted.
There is great rejoicing here and through
out the valley over the miners victory.
Judge Woodward is being commended for
his fairness in this matter. Hon. William
H. Homes, attorney for the striking
miners, says this will virtually dispose
of all the other evictions contemplated by
other companies in the striking region The
strikers are as firm as when they first
stopped work, and the outlook for resump-
tion in the Lehigh region is not encourag-
ing. Contributions are coming i'll more
freely, and arrangements are being made
for public meetings in behalf of the strikers,
to be held in every city, borough and town
in the mining regions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
The Columbus and Western Road
Run Trains to SvIacauca.

The Columbus and Western Road to
Run Trains to Sylacauga.
COLUMBUS, GA, Nov. 26.-Commencing
tomorrow the Columbus and Western road
will run trains through to Sylacauga, there
connecting with the Admission and Atlantic
road, opening up new territory to Colum-
bus and giving another outlet
The drummers of this city met again to-
night and post of the Travellers Protective
Association was duly established.
A drunken hackman, driving at terrific
speed, was halted by Policeman Smith to-
night. He cursed the officer and advanced
on him with a knife. The officer struck him
on the head with pistol, which was dis
charged No one was hurt, however. The
hackman ran, but was captured and lodged
in the station house.
The Guards library fair closed tonight.
The proceeds are far beyond expectations
The drawing of their lottery will not come
off until next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
BRUTAL BUTCHERY.
Boy Kills His Sister, Wounds His
Brother and Then Kills Himself.

brother ana Then Kills Himself.
CHICAGO, Nov. GA Birmingham, Ala, /,
special says: "Information reached here last
night of fearful tragedy, near Perid, on
the Louisville and Nashville railway. A
half-witted boy nained Charley Baller had
witnessed the killing of the family's meat.
Having been gone from the house some time
ono morning with his brother and sister,
aged respectively 4 and @, he came back
alone, his clothes covered with blood, and
told his mother that he had killed
them, showing sharp butcher knife with
which he had done the deed. Following
him to a spot in the woods near the
slaughter pen, the mother foapd her
younger son and daughter stretched on the
ground in pool of blood, both with their
throats cut. The girl was dead and the
boy barely alive. While the family was at
tending them Charlie disappeared again,
and search being made for him, shortly
afterward he was found a few steps from
the same spot dead, with his jugular vein
severed, evidently by his own hand. The
wounded boy is mending slowly"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
COLUMBUS New RAILROAD.
G. Gunby Jordan Says it Will be Fin
iShed in a Year

COLUMBUS, GA, Nov. 26. - The En-
quirer-lSun will publish an interview to
morrow with G. Gunby Jordan, who built
the Georgia Midland railroad, in which he
states positively that work will begin on
the Columbus Southern railroad at once.
The contract has been awarded
to the Chattahoochee Brick Company
of Atlanta, and the work is to be completed
in twelve months. The road is to go from
this city to Albany, and thence to Bruns-
wick. It win assure the future prosperity
of Columbus, as it viii give this city two
independent lines, besides four roads con-
trolled by the Georgia Central.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
BURKE IN LUCK.
The Jury Acquits Him on the Charge
of Embezzlement.

The Jury Acquits Him on the Charge
of Embezzlement.
GALVESTON, Nov. 26.-Ex- County Treas
urer w. J. Burke, who, while in office, de-
frauded the county out of $46, 900 in bonds
and money, and about three months ago re-
turned from Australia, whittier he had fled,
and voluntarily surrendered himself to
the San Francisco authorities, was
tried here yesterday. Late last
night the jury returned verdict Of not
The ground OF the defense was that the
prisoner was not responsible for bis acts at
the time the offense was committed Burke,
prior TO his surrender in San Francisco, re-
turned thirteen of the sixteen 81, 900 school
bonds he carried away with him, still leav-
ing deficit Of S23, 900 in the county's
exchequer, which last nights verdict
absolved him and his bondsmen from
paying. a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
GLADSTONE COMING.
Mr.. Gillig Now in This Country Max
ing Arrangements.


ing Arrangements.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. 26.-Charles A.
Gillig, of the American Exchange, London,
registered at the Genesee Hotel to-day. In
conversation with a reporter Mr.. Gillig
stated that his present visit to the United
States was for the purpose of perfecting
necessary arrangements for a visit by Mr.
Gladstone in April next. "Mr. Gladstone y
said Mr.. Gillig, ''has so far overcome his
dread of the ocean voyage that he
will make short trip to this country in the
spring. One thing that tended to bring
about this change of mind in Mr. Gladstone
was the fact that his physicians have long
advised him that an ocean voyage would be
beneficial to his health, and as he has always
cherished desire TO visit this country, now
that his dread of the ocean has been con-
quered, he embraced the opportunity
eagerly"
Mr.. Gillig says that Mr. Gladstone's visit
will occupy about two months time, and
that he will visit only the principal cities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
Cook County's Boodlers.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26-Judge Jameson to-
day refus stay of execution to the con-
victed county boodlers Their attorneys are
working hard on the bill of exceptions,
which must be ready tonight or down go
the public pIunderers to the Joliet peniten-
tiary on the first train Monday morning.
The attorneys pleaded hard for stay, but
Judge Jameson and States Attorney Grin
nell remained obdurate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
FEACB AT THIBoDEAUx.
A Belief that the Race War Has Reached
it's End.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 26.--The Times
Democrats Thibodeaux Ga.) special says:
Matters here to-day are extremely quiet
1t is generally understood that peace has
been restored and that the military will
return to New Orleans tomorrow. There
are seven strikers in Jail, but as they have
not heretofore been recognized as lead
ers no trouble is anticipated on
their account. DR.. John Gazzo, the Coro-
ner, to-day reported only seven deaths as
the result Of the recent riot. He says, how
ever, that there may have been others killed
of which he had no knowledge. The Mayor
to-day issued proclamation announcing
that all further trouble was at an end
III Thibodeaux, and that commerce
with the outside world would be
resumed. For the past week
there has been nothing doing in this COM
munity and business has suffered to an i'm
calculable degree. To-day several negroes
came into town, transacted their business
and passed out without molestation.n